Certificate in Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting

Canada

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What will I learn?

Learn the scientific principles imperative to ensuring optimal eye care as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians and medical technologists.

Prepare to work as a medical office professional in a clinic with a team of vision care providers.

Combining classroom theory, laboratory practice, and a clinical practicum, you'll learn the scientific principles to ensure optimal eye care as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and medical technologists.

This program is unique because it combines ophthalmic and optometric competencies, providing graduates with skillsets for two professions in one program.

Potential careers:

Pharmacy Technicians

Other Medical Technologists and Technicians

Pharmacy Technical Assistants and Pharmacy Assistants

Which department am I in?

School of Health and Public Safety

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,711.00 (11,34,757) per year
Student technology fee - 107.50

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2025

Venue

SAIT Main Campus

1301 16 Avenue North West,

Calgary,

Alberta,

T2M 0L4, Canada

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,711.00 (11,34,757) per year
Student technology fee - 107.50

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

SAIT Main Campus

1301 16 Avenue North West,

Calgary,

Alberta,

T2M 0L4, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum grade of 60% in each of the following courses or their equivalents:

  • English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
  • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Pure Math 30
  • Biology 30 or Science 30

English language requirement:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 in each skill/category

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): 60 overall band

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum score of 20 in each category

Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA): A score of 8 in each section

Pearson Test of English (PTE): A minimum score of 53

Michigan English Test (MELAB): A minimum score of 51

Duolingo: 105 minimum

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About SAIT Polytechnic

SAIT equips its students for success in a global marketplace through industry expertise and hands-on learning, supported by world-class facilities.

  • Located in Calgary, the 4th largest city in Canada
  • Attracts international students from over 97 countries
  • Relevant, industry-led programs
  • Easy access to beautiful natural landscapes